The CIA World Factbook Every edition, 2004 to 2025 Europe
Flag European Union, in 22 editions.
The entry for European Union published Flag in 22 editions of 22, from 2004 to 2025. The text changed in 3 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 3
- the first edition with it
- 2004
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Flag description” (2004 to 2024) and “Flag” (2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 4 editions, 2004 to 2007.
Published as “Flag description”
on a blue field, 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle, representing the union of the peoples of Europe; the number of stars is fixed
on a blue field, 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle, representing the union of the peoples of Europe; the number of stars is fixed
The same text in 2008 and 2009.
Published as “Flag description”
blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center, representing the union of the peoples of Europe; the number of stars is fixed
on a blue field, field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle, circle in the center, representing the union of the peoples of Europe; the number of stars is fixed
The same text in 15 editions, 2010 to 2024.
Published as “Flag description”
- a blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center;
- blue represents the sky of the Western world, the stars are the peoples of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity;
- the number of stars is fixed
a blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center, representing center; blue represents the union sky of the Western world, the stars are the peoples of Europe; Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity; the number of stars is fixed
- description:
- a blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center;
- blue stands for the sky of the Western world, and the stars for unity, solidarity, and harmony
- meaning:
- the number of stars is fixed and does not correspond to the number of member states
description: a blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center; blue represents stands for the sky of the Western world, and the stars are the peoples of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity; for unity, solidarity, and harmony
meaning: the number of stars is fixed and does not correspond to the number of member states
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Central Intelligence Agency. “European Union: Flag.” The World Factbook, 2004–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/european-union/flag.